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[superman711]

I think this really is sad. I don't like it at all. Truthfully, I think Bernie is on the payroll of a "certain" constructor to change these rules. He changed these rules for the drivers championship but not for constructors... Hmm, kinda seems horsey, i mean "fishy".

Imagine this scenario:
"Driver A" is running 1st. Gets a blowout 2/3 of the way through the race. Comes out of the pits somewhere in the back of the field. What is his incentive to keep racing. He will most likey not make it back to the front. So why not just garage the car and conserve the engine for the next race?

Who is going to race their hardest for 2nd place in the championship. After a driver has won 9 races, they can take the rest of the year off. Last years end of the season was one of the most exciting that I can remember. And by changing the rules, it could end up that fans will switch off before the end of the season. And what fun is it to know who won before you see the end. It's like a friend telling you the ending to a movie half way through. Kinda ruins things, and makes you want to smack your friend upside the head!

[Cubejam]

I am not sure what this will do, if anything really, but we have a week to go and this new rule about the amount of wins takes the title has really infuriated me and probably most of you too. Alonso & Schumacher have also opposed this. It is not fair that a driver that is consistent in points and position could lose the title to someone who is not. No other sport has a rule like this, Points mean everything in MOTOGP, WRC & BTCC, and has done since 1950 in the case of F1. Please sign up for this petition. http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/cancel-the-fia-approved-wdc-selection-criteria-for-f1-world-championship-2009

[racechick]

This idea absolutely stinks. It is a knee-jerk, reactionary load of trash dreamed up by Ecclestone. You cannot have it both ways. Ecclestone got fed up with Schumacher and Ferrari winning everything, so he wanted to extend the length of the title battle by introducing the 10-8 etc. system. Now, when he gets lengthy title battles, he changes back to the old system! Moreover, let's just hypothetically say Ecclestone is correct, if a driver was now inspired to overtake and made contact with another driver's car, the stewards would become involved and do the guy who tried to overtake for causing an avoidable collision or something.

Exactly! And thats why they've done it, so that they can determine the outcome of the championship.

[texasmr2]

What the whole debate is about is consistency over # of wins, yes I knew you all already realized that , yet just like the 'Monkey' thread everyone has their own opinion. A poo team could very well win a very undeserving WDC over the most successful race winner of the season due to points.

In the immortal words of Ricky Bobby's dad 'if your not first your last'!

[Rivelution]

What the whole debate is about is consistency over # of wins, yes I knew you all already realized that , yet just like the 'Monkey' thread everyone has their own opinion. A poo team could very well win a very undeserving WDC over the most successful race winner of the season due to points.

In the immortal words of Ricky Bobby's dad 'if your not first your last'!

Yeah but he was high when he said that, so it doesnt mean anything.

[texasmr2]

What the whole debate is about is consistency over # of wins, yes I knew you all already realized that , yet just like the 'Monkey' thread everyone has their own opinion. A poo team could very well win a very undeserving WDC over the most successful race winner of the season due to points.

In the immortal words of Ricky Bobby's dad 'if your not first your last'!

Yeah but he was high when he said that, so it doesnt mean anything.

You and I bro should go to an Applebees just to get kicked out, I did NOT ask for onions!!!

[BUUZBEE]

When they changed the rules for qualifying... i thought WTF? But I do actually like it... But I know this rule change will suck, for all the points already said!

totally off topic... 3 Sebastians now! Doh!

[Rivelution]

totally off topic... 3 Sebastians now! Doh!

It doesnt really bother me tbh. I usually call drivers by their last names unless they have cool first names like Kimi, Nico, etc.

[Rivelution]

What the whole debate is about is consistency over # of wins, yes I knew you all already realized that , yet just like the 'Monkey' thread everyone has their own opinion. A poo team could very well win a very undeserving WDC over the most successful race winner of the season due to points.

In the immortal words of Ricky Bobby's dad 'if your not first your last'!

Yeah but he was high when he said that, so it doesnt mean anything.

You and I bro should go to an Applebees just to get kicked out, I did NOT ask for onions!!!

Yeah and I'll chase you down the road. Although I think Outback Steakhouse is better.

[JackBauer]

This basicly means that the FIA can dictate the championship more than ever! Bad news for Hamilton's dare devil moves.

Anyone reckon this is a trap for Hamilton so that he gets more penalties?

[racechick]

This basicly means that the FIA can dictate the championship more than ever! Bad news for Hamilton's dare devil moves.

Anyone reckon this is a trap for Hamilton so that he gets more penalties?

Probably, or anyone Max dislikes, or to help anyone he likes. Its just more power grabbing, more control. Sick!

[bud]

Basically i think it boiled down to the FIA not liking FOTA's unity and brushed off any ideas they came up with because hey if they can make their own rules whats the point of the FIA. Max and his WMSC pals thought hey lets go with Bernies FOMs ideas to show FOTA who is boss...

[racechick]

Basically i think it boiled down to the FIA not liking FOTA's unity and brushed off any ideas they came up with because hey if they can make their own rules whats the point of the FIA. Max and his WMSC pals thought hey lets go with Bernies FOMs ideas to show FOTA who is boss...

Well I hope FOTA turns round and bites them both I really do!

[JackBauer]

This basicly means that the FIA can dictate the championship more than ever! Bad news for Hamilton's dare devil moves.

Anyone reckon this is a trap for Hamilton so that he gets more penalties?

Probably, or anyone Max dislikes, or to help anyone he likes. Its just more power grabbing, more control. Sick!

Well this stupid wins system has come off the back of Massa winning more races than Hamilton last year but still losing the title. Had it been in place, Massa would have won. Any excuse to stop McLaren and Hamilton! I know im a supporter of both - its still true though

This way Hamilton gets punished more for wild end of race overtakes!

[racechick]

This basicly means that the FIA can dictate the championship more than ever! Bad news for Hamilton's dare devil moves.

Anyone reckon this is a trap for Hamilton so that he gets more penalties?

Probably, or anyone Max dislikes, or to help anyone he likes. Its just more power grabbing, more control. Sick!

Well this stupid wins system has come off the back of Massa winning more races than Hamilton last year but still losing the title. Had it been in place, Massa would have won. Any excuse to stop McLaren and Hamilton! I know im a supporter of both - its still true though

This way Hamilton gets punished more for wild end of race overtakes!

Yep. Overtake cos thats what the fans want and you have to win to be the champion then GOTCHA disqualified, you had a bit of wheel off the track!!

On the other point, I doubt Lewis would have driven his last few races as he did had he needed wins for the championship, he was driving for points. He showed what he could do at Spa if he wanted wins and look what the barstards did to him!